Ezekiel 31:11 Meaning and Explanation
“I have therefore delivered him into the hand of the mighty one of the heathen; he shall surely deal with him: I have driven him out for his wickedness.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →God delivers the proud cedar into the hand of a mighty foreign power for its wickedness.
The Context of Ezekiel 31:11
God hands the cedar to a foreign power as judgment for its pride.
What Does Ezekiel 31:11 Mean?
God's judgment is immediate and decisive. The Lord Himself gives the cedar to 'the mighty one of the heathen'—a powerful pagan ruler (historically Nebuchadnezzar and Babylon). This shows that God uses worldly powers as instruments of His justice, placing them in authority when a proud nation needs correction.
The cedar will be 'dealt with' according to its own wickedness. The judgment is proportional and just: the ruler who exalted himself will be humbled, driven out, and brought low. God does not permit pride in those He has exalted.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ezekiel 31:11
What does Ezekiel 31:11 mean?
God delivers the proud cedar into the hand of a mighty foreign power for its wickedness.
What is the context of Ezekiel 31:11?
God hands the cedar to a foreign power as judgment for its pride.